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Is Mountain African Daisy toxic to cats?

Osteospermum jucundum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mountain african daisy as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Osteospermum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The ASPCA's 'African Daisy' non-toxic entry refers specifically to Gerbera jamesonii, not Osteospermum. In the absence of a confirmed safety listing, caution is advised; consult a vet if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

What to do if your cat ate mountain african daisy

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move mountain african daisy out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of mountain african daisy to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten mountain african daisy, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is mountain african daisy toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is mountain african daisy toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mountain african daisy as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Osteospermum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The ASPCA's 'African Daisy' non-toxic entry refers specifically to Gerbera jamesonii, not Osteospermum. In the absence of a confirmed safety listing, caution is advised; consult a vet if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats mountain african daisy?

Osteospermum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The ASPCA's 'African Daisy' non-toxic entry refers specifically to Gerbera jamesonii, not Osteospermum. In the absence of a confirmed safety listing, caution is advised; consult a vet if a pet ingests any part of the plant. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to mountain african daisy.

What should I do if my cat ate mountain african daisy?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is mountain african daisy toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mountain African Daisy is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full mountain african daisy pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to mountain african daisy?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full mountain african daisy pet-safety